Blue Chalcedony brooch part 1: stone carving by Greg Fraser

Article Abstract:

Making a blue chalcedony brooch involves a thirteen step process of carving the stone to be set. equipment include rough stone, protection slab/trim saw, cabbing machine, flexible shaft machine, tumbler with media and abrasives, diamond carving points, phenolic wood carving points and others.

Methods, Gem cutting, Brooches, Pins (Jewelry), Stone carving

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Gem carving with a fixed arbor

Article Abstract:

The fixed arbors available from commercial manufacturers allow gem carvers to use both hands and to mount the stone directly in the chuck. Indispensable features include a drip system for controlling dust and a variable speed control.

Gem carving

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Carving nuts and bolts

Article Abstract:

The guidelines for making ones own carving tools out of commonplace, easily acquired items in gem carving are discussed. The nut-and-bolt technique is an important addition in ones tool-making expertise.

United States, Facilities & equipment, Cutlery and Handtool Manufacturing, Cutlery, Handtools, and Hardware, Cutlery, Hand Tools & Hardware, Cutting tools, Carving (Decorative arts)

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